Question
Biology Question on Transport in Plants
When an oak tree is kept in a poisonous solution, water rises to the top of the tree, although the tree is ready to take another supply of poisonous solution followed by uptake of even pure water. This shows that
A
living cells are not involved in ascent of sap
B
living cells play a major role in ascent of sap
C
both xylem and phloem play a major role in ascent of sap
D
living cells play 60% role and vessels of xylem play 40% role in ascent of sap
Answer
living cells are not involved in ascent of sap
Explanation
Solution
Answer (a) living cells are not involved in ascent of sap